ElliQ

ElliQ is an AI-powered tabletop companion robot for older adults, developed by the Israeli company Intuition Robotics. The device combines a moving, lamp-like head unit with a touch screen, camera, speakers, microphone, a tactile home button and a dial, and is operated primarily by voice. Its feature set spans four areas: companionship and entertainment (conversation, music, jokes, trivia, stories, games, holidays), health and wellbeing (medication and hydration reminders, pain and vitals tracking, goal tracking, guided exercise, chair yoga, breathing and meditation sessions, a wellness program), social connection (video calls, messages, voice notes, photo sharing, an "ElliQ Memoir", plus shared group activities such as bingo and virtual tours with other ElliQ members), and daily assistance (weather, calendar, news, timers and reminders).

A companion Caregiver App for iOS and Android lets family members and caregivers send photos, videos and messages, start video calls, set medication and hydration reminders, create exercise and wellness goals, see when the member was last active, receive alerts about reported pain or mood changes, and coordinate care through a shared "Circle of Care". The company positions ElliQ as an addition to, rather than a replacement for, human interaction, and states that the system learns user preferences and routines over time, adding new activities each month.

Intuition Robotics has integrated large language models into ElliQ, describing technology that selects where to insert multiple LLMs into experiences — for example generating images with DALL·E 2 during painting activities, augmenting scripted conversation and improving contextual understanding — with guardrails and algorithmic control over the resulting experience.

Business model

ElliQ is sold as an ongoing service rather than a hardware purchase: the device is leased and bundled with a subscription membership. The membership covers the device, shipping and handling, setup and installation support, continuous software updates, an unlimited hardware warranty, return and restocking fees, and customer support for the duration of membership, plus unlimited access to the caregiver app. In parallel, the company distributes ElliQ at no cost to end users through contracts with government aging agencies and has signed an agreement with a Managed Care Organization serving Medicare beneficiaries.

Recurring subscription revenue from consumer memberships priced at $59/month billed monthly, $49/month billed annually ($588 up front) or $39/month on a 24-month plan ($936 up front), plus a one-time $249 lease initiation fee; 12- and 24-month plans include a 30-day risk-free trial. Institutional revenue comes from contracts with state and area agencies on aging, healthcare organizations and managed care organizations that fund devices for their members.

Traction

The company reports thousands of members across the United States and, in New York State, engagement averaging over 30 interactions with ElliQ per day, with reduced loneliness reported for 95% of users. Company-cited member survey figures include 96% reporting improvement in health and wellness, 94% reporting improved quality of life and 73% feeling more connected to friends and community. Commercial launch with U.S. government aging agencies preceded the 2023 funding round, and the company signed its first managed care organization agreement focused on Medicare beneficiaries. Member testimonials on the site reference join dates from 2022 through 2026.

Latest developments

In August 2023 Intuition Robotics announced the first closing of a $25 million round ($20 million equity, $5 million venture debt) led by Woven Capital, Toyota's growth fund, bringing total funding to $83 million according to TechCrunch. The company said the capital would fund fulfillment of existing agency partnerships, deeper healthcare system integrations and wider deployment of devices, and disclosed the integration of multiple large language models into ElliQ's conversational experience. Woven Capital partner Nicole LeBlanc joined the board.